Job Description

What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do: 

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding 
• Obtaining vital signs from patient 
• Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene including showers, oral hygiene and dressing/undressing 
• Transports patients as needed for procedures, transfers or discharge 
• Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms 
• Observes patient's condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What Patient Care Assistant, PCA *will need: * 

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, 6 months experience as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting, completion of 1 clinical semester in nursing school, or completion of the MHSM PCA training program upon hire.
• BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire.
• Well developed communication skills, both written and oral 
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divers perspectives 
• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization 
•  Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN.

*Highlights: * 

• Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils.? We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community 
• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance 
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.